Prof. Dr. Suresh Kumar P. Govind
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Prof. Dr. Suresh Kumar P. Govind

Professor
University of Malaya, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Parasitology from National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Clinical Pathology
62%
Public Health
90%
Parasitology
75%
Tropical Medicine
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Zain, S.N.M., M.T.F. Haziqah, P.Y. Woh, Z.F. Ann and M. Vickneshwaran et al., 2017. Morphological and molecular detection of Blastocystis in wildlife from Tioman Island, Malaysia. Trop. Biomed., 34: 249-255.
  2. Ragavan, N.D., S.K. Govind, T.T. Chye and S. Mahadeva, 2015. Factors that influence the shedding of Blastocystis cysts in an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patient-an evidence-based case study. Parasitol. Res., 114: 2999-3005.
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  3. Ragavan, N.D., S. Kumar, T.T. Chye, S. Mahadeva and H. Shiaw-Hooi, 2015. Blastocystis sp. in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-detection in stool aspirates during colonoscopy. PLoS ONE, Vol. 10. 10.1371/journal.pone.0121173.
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  4. Girish, S., S. Kumar and N. Aminudin, 2015. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): A possible therapeutic candidate against Blastocystis sp. Parasites Vectors, Vol. 8. 10.1186/s13071-015-0942-y.
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  5. Ragavan, N.D., S.K. Govind, T.T. Chye and S. Mahadeva, 2014. Phenotypic variation in Blastocystis sp. ST3. Parasites Vectors, Vol. 7. 10.1186/1756-3305-7-404.
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  6. Gaythri, T., K. Suresh, B. Subha and R. Kalyani, 2014. Identification and characterisation of heat shock protein 70 in thermal stressed Blastocystis sp. PLoS ONE, Vol. 9. 10.1371/journal.pone.0095608.
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  7. Chandrasekaran, H., S.K. Govind, C. Panchadcharam, P. Bathmanaban, K. Raman and G. Thergarajan, 2014. High lipid storage in vacoular forms of subtype 6 Blastocystis sp. in ostrich. Parasites Vectors, Vol. 7. 10.1186/s13071-014-0469-7.
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  8. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh, S. Sivanandam and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2014. Stress exacerbates infectivity and pathogenicity of Blastocystis hominis: In vitro and in vivo evidences. PLoS ONE, Vol. 9. 10.1371/journal.pone.0094567.
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  9. Balakrishnan, D.D. and S.G. Kumar, 2014. Higher caspase-like activity in symptomatic isolates of Blastocystis spp. Parasites Vectors, Vol. 7. 10.1186/1756-3305-7-219.
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  10. Rajamanikam, A. and S.K. Govind, 2013. Amoebic forms of Blastocystis spp.-evidence for a pathogenic role. Parasites Vectors, Vol. 6. 10.1186/1756-3305-6-295.
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  11. Kumarasamy, V., U.R. Kuppusamy, C. Samudi and S. Kumar, 2013. Blastocystis sp. subtype 3 triggers higher proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells, HCT116. Parasitol. Res., 112: 3551-3555.
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  12. Yusof, A.M. and S. Kumar, 2012. Phenotypic 'variant' forms of Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites from cervical neoplasia patients. Exp. Parasitol., 131: 267-273.
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  13. Yusof, A. and S. Kumar, 2012. Ultrastructural changes during asexual multiple reproduction in Trichomonas vaginalis. Parasitol. Res., 110: 1823-1828.
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  14. Manuel, A.M., S. Kuljit, G. Gopalakrishnan, K.G. Suresh and P. Balraj, 2012. The role of worm infestation in allergic rhinitis. Trop. Biomed., 29: 360-365.
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  15. Lee, L.I., T.T. Chye, B.M. Karmacharya and S.K. Govind, 2012. Blastocystis sp.: Waterborne zoonotic organism, a possibility? Parasites Vectors, Vol. 5. 10.1186/1756-3305-5-130.
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  16. Lee, I.L., T.C. Tan, P.C. Tan, D.R. Nanthiney, M.K. Biraj, K.M. Surendra and K.G. Suresh, 2012. Predominance of Blastocystis sp. subtype 4 in rural communities, Nepal. Parasitol. Res., 110: 1553-1562.
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  17. Dhurga, D.B., K.G. Suresh, T.C. Tan and S. Chandramathi, 2012. Apoptosis in Blastocystis spp. is related to subtype. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 106: 725-730.
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  18. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh, Z.B. Anita and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2012. Infections of Blastocystis hominis and microsporidia in cancer patients: Are they opportunistic? Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 106: 267-269.
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  19. Chan, K.H., S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, K.H. Chua and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2012. Effects of symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cell line, HCT116. Parasitol. Res., 110: 2475-2480.
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  20. Afzan, M.Y., S. Sivanandam and K. Suresh, 2012. Modified field stain-rapid viability test for Trichomonas vaginalis. J. Applied Microbiol., 112: 132-137.
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  21. Afzan, M.Y. and K. Suresh, 2012. Pseudocyst forms of Trichomonas vaginalis from cervical neoplasia. Parasitol. Res., 111: 371-381.
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  22. Lono, A., S. Kumar and T.T. Chye, 2011. Detection of microsporidia in local HIV-positive population in Malaysia. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 105: 409-413.
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  23. Lono, A., G.S. Kumar and T.T. Chye, 2010. Prevalence of microsporidia in an indigenous Orang Asli community in Pahang, Malaysia. Trans. Royal Soc. Trop. Med. Hygiene, 104: 214-218.
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  24. Chandramathi, S., K.G. Suresh, A.A. Mahmood and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2010. Urinary hyaluronidase activity in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis-evidence for invasion? Parasitol. Res., 106: 1459-1463.
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  25. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2010. High levels of oxidative stress in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis. Parasitology, 137: 605-611.
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  26. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2010. Elevated levels of urinary hyaluronidase in humans infected with intestinal parasites. Ann. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 104: 449-452.
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  27. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh and U. Kuppusamy, 2010. Solubilized antigen of Blastocystis hominis facilitates the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, HCT116. Parasitol. Res., 106: 941-945.
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  28. Afzan, M.Y., S. Sivanandam and G.S. Kumar, 2010. Modified field's staining-a rapid stain for Trichomonas vaginalis. Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis., 68: 159-162.
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  29. Tan, T.C., S.C. Ong and K.G. Suresh, 2009. Genetic variability of Blastocystis sp. isolates obtained from cancer and HIV/AIDS patients. Parasitol. Res., 105: 1283-1286.
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  30. Suresh, K., G.D. Venilla, T.C. Tan and M. Rohela, 2009. In vivo encystation of Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 104: 1373-1380.
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  31. Chandramathi, S., K.G. Suresh, Z.B. Anita and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2009. Attenuation of hydrogen peroxide and ferric reducing/antioxidant power serum levels in colorectal cancer patients with intestinal parasitic infection. Malays. J. Med. Sci., 16: 15-20.
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  32. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh, Z.B. Anita and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2009. Elevated levels of urinary hydrogen peroxide, Advanced Oxidative Protein Product (AOPP) and malondialdehyde in humans infected with intestinal parasites. Parasitology, 136: 359-363.
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  33. Chandramathi, S., K. Suresh, Z.B. Anita and U.R. Kuppusamy, 2009. Comparative assessment of urinary oxidative indices in breast and colorectal cancer patients. J. Cancer Res. Clin. Oncol., 135: 319-323.
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  34. Tan, T.C., K.G. Suresh and H.V. Smith, 2008. Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of Blastocystis hominis isolates implicates subtype 3 as a subtype with pathogenic potential. Parasitol. Res., Vol. 104, No. 1. 10.1007/s00436-008-1163-5.
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  35. Lono, A.R., S. Kumar and T.T. Chye, 2008. Incidence of microsporidia in cancer patients. J. Gastrointest. Cancer, 39: 124-129.
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  36. Suresh, K. and R. Angela, 2007. Microsporidia in stools from cancer patients. Res. J. Med. Sci., 1: 88-90.
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  37. Stensvold, C.R., G.K. Suresh, K.S. Tan, R.A. Thompson and R.J. Traub et al., 2007. Terminology for Blastocystis subtypes-a consensus. Trends Parasitol., 23: 93-96.
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  38. Parkar, U., R.J. Traub, S. Kumar, M. Mungthin and S. Vitali et al., 2007. Direct characterization of Blastocystis from faeces by PCR and evidence of zoonotic potential. Parasitology, 134: 359-367.
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  39. Tan, T.C., K.G. Suresh, K.L. Thong and H.V. Smith, 2006. PCR fingerprinting of Blastocystis isolated from symptomatic and asymptomatic human hosts. Parasitol. Res., 99: 459-465.
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  40. Tan, T.C. and K.G. Suresh, 2006. Predominance of amoeboid forms of Blastocystis hominis in isolates from symptomatic patients. Parasitol. Res., 98: 189-193.
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  41. Tan, T.C. and K.G. Suresh, 2006. Amoeboid form of Blastocystis hominis-a detailed ultrastructural insight. Parasitol. Res., 99: 737-742.
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  42. Suresh, K., H.V. Smith and T.C. Tan, 2005. Viable Blastocystis cysts in Scottish and Malaysian sewage samples. Applied Environ. Microbiol., 71: 5619-5620.
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  43. Suresh, K. and H. Smith, 2004. Comparison of methods for detecting Blastocystis hominis. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis., 23: 509-511.
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  44. Suresh, K., H.R. Salim, I. Jamaiah and A.K. Anuar, 2001. Blastocystis hominis in high-rise flat dwellers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg., 95: 377-378.
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  45. Kumar, G.S. and H. Smith, 2000. Pets, poop and parasites. Microbiol. Today, 27: 84-86.
  46. Vennilla, G.D., K. Suresh, H.R. Salim, A. Khairul Anuar, M. Kudva, S. Saminathan and K. Ramakrishnan, 1999. Diarrhoea in patients infected with Blastocystis hominis. Int. Med. Res., 3: 33-35.
  47. Vennila, G.D., G.S. Kumar, A.K. Anuar, S. Rajah, R. Saminathan, S. Sivanandan and K. Ramakrishnan, 1999. Irregular shedding of Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 85: 162-164.
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  48. Salim, H.R., G.S. Kumar, S. Vellayan, J.W. Mak and A. Khairul Anuar et al., 1999. Blastocystis in animal handlers. Parasitol. Res., 85: 1032-1033.
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  49. Pirehma, M., K. Suresh, S. Sivanandam, A. Khairul Anuar, K. Ramakrishnan and G.S. Kumar, 1999. Field's stain-a rapid staining method for Acanthamoeba spp. Parasitol. Res., 85: 791-793.
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  50. Haresh, K., K. Suresh, G.D. Vennila, A. Khairul Anuar, K. Kudva, S. Vellayan and S. Saminathan, 1999. Two case studies showing the ineffectiveness of metronidazole against Blastocystis hominis infection. Biomed. Res., 10: 221-226.
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  51. Haresh, K., K. Suresh, A.K. Anuar and S. Saminathan, 1999. Isolate resistance of Blastocystis hominis to metronidazole. Trop. Med. Int. Health, 4: 274-277.
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  52. Haresh, K., K. Suresh, A. Khairul Anuar and G.D. Vennila, 1999. The difficulty and effects of treatment in a patient with Blastocystis hominis. Int. Med. Res. J. Biomed. Res., 3: 85-88.
  53. Suresh, K., T.C. Tan, H.R. Salim, L.E. Keng and A. Khairul Anuar, 1998. A simple method to axenize Blastocystis hominis. Int. Med. Res. J., 2: 103-104.
  54. Suresh, K., L.C. Ho, N.P. Ramachandran, E.H. Yap and M. Singh, 1998. Detection of 64 and 57 kDa immunogenic epitopes in experimental infections of Blastocystis hominis in Wistar rats. Int. Med. Res. J., 2: 15-16.
  55. Suresh, K., I. Init, P.A. Reuel, S. Rajah, H. Lokman and A. Khairul Anuar, 1998. Glycerol with fetal calf serum-a better cryoprotectant for Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 84: 321-322.
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  56. Suresh, K., H.R. Salim, A. Khairul Anuar, R. Saminathan and K. Ramakrishnan, 1998. Budding in Blastocystis. Int. Med. Res. J., 2: 13-14.
  57. Choong, M.F., J.W. Mak, N. Zasmy, V. Navaratnam and K. Suresh, 1998. Comparison of fusion protein and excretory-secretory antigens of Toxocara canis in detection of antibodies in experimental toxocariasis. Int. Med. Res. J., 2: 99-102.
  58. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak, L.S. Chuong, T. Ragunathan and I. Init, 1997. Sac-like pouches in Blastocystis from the house lizard Cosymbotus platyurus. Parasitol. Res., 83: 523-525.
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  59. Suresh, K., I. Init, P.A. Reuel, H. Lokman and A. Khairul Anuar, 1997. Cryopreservation of Blastocystis hominis with Dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO). Int. Med. Res. J., 1: 97-101.
  60. Suresh, K., A. Khairul Anuar, R. Saminathan, K.P. Ng and I. Init, 1997. In vitro culture technique: A better diagnostic tool for Blastocystis hominis. Int. Med. Res. J., 1: 5-7.
  61. Rajah, S., K. Suresh, S. Vennila, A. Khairul Anuar and R. Saminathan, 1997. Small forms of Blastocystis. Int. Med. Res. J., 1: 93-96.
  62. Suresh, K., A. Khairul Anuar, I. Init and R. Saminathan, 1996. Prevalence of Blastocystis in laboratory-bred animals. Trop. Biomed., 13: 89-91.
  63. Chuong, L.S., K. Suresh, J.W. Mak, I. Init and O. Kathijah, 1996. Prevalence of Blastocystis in animals from domesticated surroundings. South East Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 27: 850-852.
  64. Suresh, K., S.Y. Chong, J. Howe, L.C. Ho, G.C. Ng, E.H. Yap and M. Singh, 1995. Tubulovesicular elements in Blastocystis hominis from the caecum of experimentally-infected rats. Int. J. Parasitol., 25: 123-126.
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  65. Singh, S.L., K. Suresh, L.C. Ho, G.C. Ng and E.H. Yap, 1995. Elucidation of the life cycle of the intestinal protozoan Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 81: 446-450.
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  66. Suresh, K., J. Howe, S.Y. Chong, G.C. Ng and L.C. Ho et al., 1994. Ultrastructural changes during in vitro encystment of Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 80: 327-335.
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  67. Suresh, K., J. Howe, G.C. Ng, L.C. Ho and N.P. Ramachandran et al., 1994. A multiple fission-like mode of asexual reproduction in Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 80: 523-527.
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  68. Suresh, K., G.C. Ng, L.C. Ho, E.H. Yap and M. Singh, 1994. Differentiation of the various stages of Blastocystis hominis by acridine orange staining. Int. J. Parasitol., 24: 605-606.
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  69. Ho, L.C., M. Singh, K. Suresh, G.C. Ng and E.H. Yap, 1994. A study of the karyotypic patterns of Blastocystis hominis by pulsed-field gradient electrophoresis. Parasitol. Res., 80: 620-622.
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  70. Zaman, V., G.C. Ng, K. Suresh, E.H. Yap and M. Singh, 1993. Isolation of Blastocystis from the cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Parasitol. Res., 79: 73-74.
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  71. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak and H.S. Yong, 1993. Levamisole hydrochloride in treatment of murine toxoplasmosis. J. Biosci., 3: 1-4.
  72. Suresh, K., G.C. Ng, N.P. Ramachandran, L.C. Ho, E.H. Yap and M. Singh, 1993. In vitro encystment and experimental infections of Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res., 79: 456-460.
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  73. Ho, L.C., M. Singh, G. Suresh, G.C. Ng and E.H. Yap, 1993. Axenic culture of Blastocystis hominis in Iscove's modified Dulbecco's medium. Parasitol. Res., 79: 614-616.
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  74. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak, H.S. Yong, T. Ragunathan and T. Hamidah, 1992. The effects of antibodies on the ultrastructure of Toxoplasma gondii (RH strain). Trop. Biomed., 9: 25-28.
  75. Kamolwon, R., J.W. Mal and K. Suresh, 1992. Susceptibility of Meriones unguiculatus to Toxoplasma gondii. Trop. Biomed., 8: 53-57.
  76. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak and H.S. Yong, 1991. Immune response in acute Toxoplasma infection of Balb/C, ICR and CBA/J mice. South East Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 22: 452-454.
  77. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak and H.S. Yong, 1991. In vitro culture of Toxoplasma gondii infection. South East Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 22: 449-451.
  78. Mak, J.W., Y.L. Siow, K. Suresh and M.Y. Yusri, 1991. Effect of lomefloxacin against Plasmodium berghei infection in Balb/c mice. Trop. Biomed., 8: 195-197.
  79. Indira, U.S., J.W. Mak and K. Suresh, 1991. The indirect immunoperoxidase technique in the serodiagnosis of toxoplasmosis. Trop. Biomed., 8: 81-83.
  80. Suresh, K., J.W. Mak and H.S. Yong, 1990. In vivo and in vitro attempts to induce cyst formation by Toxoplasma gondii (Rh strain). J. Biosci., 1: 161-166.
  81. Mak, J.W., P.L. Lam, M.F. Choong and K. Suresh, 1990. Antifilarial activity of intravenous suramin and oral diethylcarbamazine citrate on subperiodic Brugia malayi in the leaf-monkey, Presbytis cristata. J. Helminthol., 64: 96-99.
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  82. Mak, J.W., M.F. Choong, P.L.W. Lam and K. Suresh, 1990. Experimental infection of the leaf-monkeys, Presbytis cristata and Presbytis melalophos with subperiodic Brugia malayi. Acta Trop., 47: 223-226.
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  83. Mak, J.W., M.F. Choong, K. Suresh and P.L.W. Lam, 1990. Recent advances in the development of antifilarial drugs. J. Biosci., 1: 71-76.
  84. Mak, J.W., M.F. Choong, K. Suresh and P.L.W. Lam, 1990. Experimental infection of the leaf-monkey, Presbytis cristata, with subperiodic Brugia malayi. Parasitol. Res., 76: 689-691.
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  85. Mak, J.W., K. Suresh, P.L. Lam, M.F. Choong and H.P. Striebel, 1990. Antifilarial activity of CGP 20376 against subperiodic Brugia malayi in the leaf-monkey Presbytis cristata. Trop. Med. Parasitol., 41: 10-12.
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  86. Sulaiman, L.H., J.W. Mak and K. Suresh, 1989. Prevalence of Toxoplasma antibodies in monkeys in Malaysia. Trop. Biomed., 6: 147-148.
  87. Mak, J.W., P.L.W. Lam, A.N. Rain and K. Suresh, 1988. Effect of ivermectin against subperiodic Brugia malayi infection in the leaf monkey, Presbytis cristata. Parasitol. Res., 74: 383-385.
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  88. Mak, J.W., P.L.W. Lam, A.N. Rain and K. Suresh, 1987. Chemoprophylactic studies with ivermectin against subperiodic Brugia malayi infection in the leaf monkey, Presbytis cristata. J. Helminthol., 61: 311-314.
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  89. Kumar, G.S., J.W. Mak, P.L. Lam, M.A. Tan and P.K. Lim, 1987. Diffusion-in-gel enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, ELISA and IFA test in the detection of malarial antibodies. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 18: 502-506.
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